Dolphins are adored by people all over the world. They're cute, friendly, and very intelligent. One thing they are not, easy to draw - wait....are they?

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Method 1 of 2: A Traditional Dolphin

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Draw an aerofoil shape resembling like that part found in airplanes.

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Draw an oblong tilted upper right at the top part of the aerofoil.

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Draw the snout of the dolphin or its mouth from create

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Draw the tail using a triangle as a framework at the bottom of the aerofoil.

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Refine the tail by using curves and draw the dolphin’s eyes.

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Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines.

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Color to your liking!

Method 2 of 2: A Cartoon Dolphin

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Draw a curve that looks a bit like a cursive lowercase letter “r”.

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Draw a U shape where the top right joins the previous line.

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Join the top right of the U to the bottom of the first line you drew. Then mimic the shape just below to create the stomach of the dolphin.

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Draw a dorsal fin on the back of the dolphin that looks line a slanted lowercase “n”.

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Draw the tail, which is like a cross between a boomerang and an upside-down heart.

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Add a U shape inside the dolphin for a flipper.

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Draw a mouth and eye to complete your dolphin.

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